How long is the BA7438 flight from Melbourne to Sydney?

The timetable allows 1 h 25 min. Melbourne to Sydney is 705 km (438 mi).

Which terminal does BA7438 use?

It usually leaves from Terminal 1 at Melbourne Airport (MEL) and arrives at Terminal 3 at Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD). Check the flight card above for today's terminal and gate.

What other flight numbers does BA7438 have?

Also listed as BAW7438 (British Airways' ICAO code) and BA 7438.

BA7438 Flight Status British Airways: Melbourne to Sydney (BAW7438)

British Airways BA 7438

Landed 28' Late

MEL Melbourne

Scheduled: 12:30
Actual: 13:17

Terminal: 1 | Gate: 3

Departure: Fri, Nov 13, 2026 · local time UTC+11

Melbourne Airport (MEL)

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SYD Sydney

Scheduled: 13:55
Actual: 14:23
Delay: 28'

Terminal: 3 | Gate: 11

Arrival: Fri, Nov 13, 2026 · local time UTC+11

Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD)

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Landed 30h 31m ago 100%

MEL 13:17 SYD 14:23

705 km (438 mi) flown

Estimated position based on departure and arrival times, not live tracking. Times are local at each airport.

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Distance: 705 km / 438 miles · Scheduled Duration: 01:25 · Actual Duration: 01:06

BA 7438 Flight Status & Schedule British Airways Melbourne to Sydney

Date	From	To	Departure	Arrival	Status	Details
Nov 13	MEL	SYD	13:17	14:23	Landed Late	Track >
Nov 12	MEL	SYD	13:40	14:44	Landed Late	Track >
Nov 11	MEL	SYD	13:15	14:17	Landed Late	Track >
Nov 10	MEL	SYD	12:45	13:44	Landed	Track >
Nov 09	MEL	SYD	12:44	13:42	Landed	Track >
Nov 08	MEL	SYD	12:53	13:58	Landed	Track >
Nov 06	MEL	SYD	12:45	13:50	Landed	Track >
Nov 05	MEL	SYD	12:46	13:47	Landed	Track >
Nov 04	MEL	SYD	13:03	14:04	Landed	Track >
Nov 03	MEL	SYD	12:39	13:44	Landed	Track >

British Airways' Melbourne–Sydney flight covers 705 km (438 mi) and runs six times a week: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday. Its timetable allows 1 h 25 min; in practice it usually takes about 1 h 5 min, so it often makes up time. Yesterday it left 47 minutes late and landed at 14:23, 28 minutes late.

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About BA 7438

British Airways Flight BA7438 connects Melbourne, Australia to Sydney, Australia, taking off from Melbourne Airport MEL and landing at Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport SYD.

Route: Melbourne Airport MEL to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport SYD
Distance: 705 km (438 mi)
Typical flight time: 1 h 5 min
Flies: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun
On time: 7 of the last 10
Average delay when late: 33 min
Usually departs from: Terminal 1

BA 7438 FAQ

How long is the BA7438 flight from Melbourne to Sydney?: The timetable allows 1 h 25 min. Melbourne to Sydney is 705 km (438 mi).
How often is BA7438 from Melbourne to Sydney late?: 3 of the last 10 flights arrived 15 or more minutes late; when late, by 33 minutes on average.
When was the latest BA7438 flight from Melbourne to Sydney?: The latest BA7438 was the 12:30 (local time) departure from Melbourne on 13 November 2026; it landed 28 minutes late.
Which days does BA7438 fly from Melbourne to Sydney?: Six times a week: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday, based on the schedule of the last 7 days.
Which terminal does BA7438 use?: It usually leaves from Terminal 1 at Melbourne Airport (MEL) and arrives at Terminal 3 at Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD). Check the flight card above for today's terminal and gate.
What other flight numbers does BA7438 have?: Also listed as BAW7438 (British Airways' ICAO code) and BA 7438.

BA7438 and Melbourne MEL to Sydney SYD Flights

Flight BA7438 is a code-share British Airways flight of the Qantas operated QF444.

Other flights departing from Melbourne MEL: VA267, LA804, QF444

Other flights arriving at Sydney SYD: QF444, ZL6668

All flights connecting Melbourne MEL to Sydney SYD.